Wild and Crazy Month!!

Well this month has been a roller coaster of events so now that I finally have a free moment to pause and ponder, you can all enjoy the picture yearbook of things that have been happening. Here they are in no particular order:
1. Bryant, fresh from the womb, suffered from a rather severe umbilical cord infection called oomphalitis that in the United States only happens in about .2-.5% of births and has about a 10% mortality rate if caught early and 80% mortality rate if the infection had spread to the surrounding skin. Scary! Luckily we did catch it early and after a week of daily visits to the doctors office for antibiotic injections and 10 days of oral antibiotics afterwards the little guy did pull through without any problems
2. We went to Palm Springs!! It was great to see everyone again and catch up. Brooke had fun trying to learn how to swim after realizing she couldn't float without arm floaties and Bryant got to be the hot potato as he was passed among dozens of anxious arms. It was just an all around good time.
3. While in California Bryant and Olivia were begging and pleading to go to Disneyland for the first time and after much begging and pleading on their part, Brooke finally agreed to come along and show them the ropes:-) A fun day was had by all cause let's face it: It's impossible to get TOO much of the Magic Kingdom and their churros!!
4.Upon returning home and bringing Bryant back in for a check-up at the doctor's office, we were informed that he is now suffering from RSV which a chest x-ray revealed has also given rise to a slight case of pneumonia. The boy just can't catch a break! So for the past week or so he has had to endure 2-3 breathing treatments every day from the infamous nebulizer which he has actually done remarkably well tolerating. The one thing I know about this kid is he is definitely not a complainer. He still only cries when he is hungry or dirty and if we didn't have a chest x-ray confirming it, it would actually be quite difficult to believe he is even sick.
Needless to say our life over the past month has had it's share of ups and downs, but what's life without a little adventure right?

I'm a Wild and Crazy Guy!

Nothing better than taking a breather at the breastfeeding bench!



Bryant's inflamed belly button a few days after he started antibiotics. The infection was actually quite a bit worse a few days before this picture was taken


If your plastic play food is happy, how bad can life be:-)?

Brooke daydreaming she's in a meadow with Edward Cullen

Daddy and the Kids

Another Daddy and Kid

Sleepy child.......Happy Mom!!

Cool in the Pool!

Bryant's unfortunate foray into women's clothing. After dirtying his outfit on the road without a backup, Olivia was kind enough to loan him this purple number from the spring line.

Brooke's favorite funny face!

Brooke mourning Uncle Scott's departure from Palm Springs

Brooke and Taylor showing their mutual disdain for posed photos

Nothing better than a little cuddle time with "Grandpa O"

Fun with the Great Grandparents

Olivia and Grandpa O's matching hat styles

"I gotta get me one of these!"

Taking a little breather in the pool

The smiley Griffeths!

Erin and her new beau James.

"What is the minimum age to go on Safari?"

These are the moments

Who's imitating who?

Show me a fountain and I'll show you a playground

I love these stiff horses with the metal bars impaling their midsection

Mommy/Daughter pic!

Brooke counseling Olivia on what life holds in store.

Cinderella came up and just wouldn't leave until she got a picture with Brooke

Great Grandparents O'Bryant

I love Aunt Erin!

Smiley girls!

Bryant kickin back with Jessie

Shan, Erin and Mom

"I love these new hip oxygen bars!"

"Why do you keep pointing that flashy thing at me?"

"I love my little Bro!"

Happy Family!